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Streaming Is To Audio What Red Plastic Cups Are To Wine

Unpacking and going through my vinyl collection, it occurs to me that vinyl is it, whereas streaming is Audio’s red plastic cup.

The best wines taste low-shelf in the red plastic cup. Yes, the red plastic cup is cheap and convenient, just like streaming. Wine should feel the same regardless of the vessel - it’s the same wine - but it does not. So should music - but it does not. Streamed music may sound (nearly) as good as vinyl, but it feels... disposable. Vinyl does not. Vinyl is the thing. Vinyl is it! Just my opinion, of course.

devinplombier
jl35
4,452 posts
 

Very happy to have LP, CD, and streaming...a time and place and purpose for each...

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ghdprentice
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While when vinyl sounded better on my system I found the ritual seemed to improve the sound. But now that my streaming sounds the same or better that ritual seems like a senseless inconvenience. So, nope, not any more, vinyl seems like the gilded metal cup that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. 

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rvpiano
2,975 posts
 

+1 ghdprentice

kennymacc
723 posts
 

Yet another vinyl vs digital/streaming debate (yawning)?  How boring.  Does anyone really give a hoot whether or not someone likes one more over the other?  Not I Lol!!!  Happy listening.

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hjdca
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@devinplombier 

I was like you, streaming did not compare to vinyl or even CDs...  However, after I completely upgraded my digital side, I have changed my mind.  Streaming from a service like Qobuz is outstanding.  If somebody comes over to hear my system, I have no problem showing it off with streaming.  I do not require vinyl for the sound anymore. It is all about the music, and all the new music I can hear with a Qobuz account has changed the game regarding my experience.  For me, through all the years,  it was by far the best upgrade I have done.

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